
We wish you a merry Christmas.
(And a happy new year).
Here are the things we have panned for you for while you open your Advent caendars and on into Christmas.

Our Advent Calendar for you.
Here's what it all looks like - have a skeet at this and see which things you'd like to be part of as we celebrate the lead up to Christmas (ADVENT) and then Christmas itsef together.

ADVENT COURSE
STARTS: 25 NOV
Join us to explore the themes of hope, peace, joy and love, as we sit together and work through a wonderful course written and designed by Rev Catherine McFie from the URC church (St Andrew's). You can join us in either venue at a time that suits you.
Wednesdays, 7pm at St Ninian's Venue - Nov 25 and Dec 2, 9 and 16
Fridays, 11am at St Andrew's Venue - Nov 27 and Dec 4, 11, 18

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING
28 NOV
One of our partner churches (Sunday @ 10) who meet at the Cat with No Tail pub are holding their Christmas Coffee Morning on 28th November from 10am. There will be cakes and coffee, but also Christmas treats of all kinds. Well worth a look!
10am, 20 November.

CAROLS AND CHIPS
28 NOV
Carols and Chips is a fundraising event for SUMT (local schools work and youth chairty). It's always an absolute blast for the whole family, and this year there will be candle decorating in all the fun, as well as chips (obvs).
5.30pm, 28th November.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT [HOPE]
29 NOV
All the way through advent we will be worshipping as usual on our Sunday mornings. These move through prophecies about Jesus' birth and we build our expectation of what the world waited centuries to see, that now we look back to with such hope.
10.30am each Sunday morning.

CHRISTMAS 'SPARKLE MARKET' [FUNDRAISER FOR MOTIV8]
3 DEC
We're partnering up with Motiv8 Addiction Services to put on an amazing 'sparkle market'. Crafters and sellers from the Island wil be booking tables to sel Christmas goodies from, there is a santa's groto, and our cafe will be open with a ton of hot drinks and cakes. All money raised from the table-hire and the cafe is split equally between Motiv8 and St Ninian's Church. It'll be a real joy to be there.
5.30pm - 8.30pm, 3 Dec.
The link for how to book in for seeing Santa are right here.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT
5 DEC
Yes, yes - come along as a family to experience our indoor cinema experience. Our giant rear-projection screen upstairs, with big sound, popcorn and a family movie that all ages will absolutely love. Donations welcome on the night.
2pm, 5 Dec.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT [PEACE]
6 DEC
All the way through advent we will be worshipping as usual on our Sunday mornings. These move through prophecies about Jesus' birth and we build our expectation of what the world waited centuries to see, that now we look back to with such peace.
10.30am each Sunday morning.

CHRISTMAS LIVE [LABYRINTH EDITION]
5.30PM ONWARDS
We are proud to be part of the huge team staging "Christmas LIVE" again this year with Douglas City Centre Management. This year it's a labyrinth journey around Promenade Church. Be greeted by an angel, escoutred through corridoors and staircases, and meet most of the main characters from the Christmas story. It's going to be a truly unforgettable experience.
Journeys start every 15 minutes from 5.30pm, with two special accessible performances at 6.30pm and 7.30pm if you need wheelchair access.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT [JOY]
13 DEC
All the way through advent we will be worshipping as usual on our Sunday mornings. These move through prophecies about Jesus' birth and we build our expectation of what the world waited centuries to see, that now we look back to with such joy.
10.30am each Sunday morning.
DOUGLAS TOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
13 DEC
Come along to this feast of Christmas music from Douglas Town Band. We will have all the lights up, the tree, and the perfect atmosphere for filling our space with brass-band goodness. Not something to be missed, and great to bring friends and family along to.
7.30pm, 13 Dec.

PEACELIGHT SERVICE
19 DEC
The Bethlehem Peacelight is a very special candle indeed. Lit from the 'eternal flame' which is a candle burning in Bethlehem, in the place we think Jesus was born. That lit candle then travels across the world in various directions to any country that will have it. Ours will be lit from one in the UK, carried back burning to the IOM, and then we will have a special service to dedicate it, and people can buy one of their own and light it to take home or into their business / residential home etc.
We're particularly inviting all uniformed organisations to this service. Please spread the word.
5pm, 19 Dec.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT [LOVE]
20 DEC
All the way through advent we will be worshipping as usual on our Sunday mornings. These move through prophecies about Jesus' birth and we build our expectation of what the world waited centuries to see, that now we look back to with such love.
10.30am each Sunday morning.

CHRISTINGLE SERVICE [WITH OUR ALL-AGE COMMUNITY, 'SHOAL']
20 DEC
Christingle services are really engaging ways to explore the meaning behind the story of Christmas and the Christian faith. We will make this bizarre orange-based object, and talk together about what it all means. Kids and grown-up's all love it - the smell of the orange, the danger of the fire, the delicious of the sweets.
6pm, 20 Dec.
St. Ninian's Parish Church is part of the Church of England on the Isle of Man.
We operate in the Diocese of Sodor and Man.
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